20th Century Turquoise Diamonds 18 Karat Rose Gold Round in Shape Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat rose gold. A charming round-shaped antique ring set with a cabochon turquoise in a surround of small rose-cut diamonds set in platinum.
Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Turquoise Diamond Ring Estate 18k White Gold Sz 6 Fine Cocktail Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish contemporary turquoise & diamond dome ring crafted in 18 karat white gold. Faceted turquoise (reconstituted) measures 14mm x 12mm and 13mm x 11mm. Diamonds total an estimat...
Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$3,600Sale Price|33% Off
Set in 18K Matte Gold, Emerald sugarloaf, Turquoise & Diamonds Wrap Around Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and Mughal inspired, Emerald & Turquoise Wrap Around Cocktail Ring set in 18K Yellow Matte Gold & Diamonds. The weight of the Emerald sugarloaf is 3.57 carats. The Em...
Diamond, Emerald, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
20th Century Turquoise with Pyrite Diamonds 18 Karat Gold Platinum Oval Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Magnificent oval-shaped antique ring with a flat setting featuring an arabesque openwork basket supporting a border of rose-cut diamonds set in platinum and a millegrain-set turquois...
Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Victorian 0.68 Carat Diamond and Turquoise Ring, circa 1908
Located in London, GB
An old cushion cut diamond is centred between two turquoise cabochons in this unique Victorian ring.
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Turquoise, Brown Diamond, Black Diamond and Diamond Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Turquoise, Brown Diamond 0.49 carat, Black Diamond 1.30 carats and Diamond 0.08 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 2.2 cm Length: 1.6 cm Ring Size: 53 Total We...
Black Diamond, Brown Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
Retro 1950 Ring in 18kt yellow Gold with a 115 Cts Turquoise and Diamonds
Located in Aventura, FL
An extraordinary statement piece, this Retro-era ring is crafted in luxurious 18kt yellow gold and features a striking massive cabochon turquoise weighing approximately 115 carats.
Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Marina J. 26 Carat Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Ring with Solid 14k Yellow Gold
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous Large oval Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Cocktail Ring by Marina J. This piece is made with a large 26 carat Turquoise bezel set in Solid 14k Yellow Gold. Measuring a size 7, th...
Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Transparent Resin and Turquoise Ring
Located in Paris, FR
1970s Transparent resin ring featuring a turquoise cabochon and gold ring around.
Mid Century 1960 Modernist Cluster Ring In 14Kt Gold With 25.56 Ctw In Turquoise
Located in Miami, FL
Bombe cluster cocktail ring with natural turquoises. A great statement cocktail ring, created during the late mid-century period, back in the 1960.
Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1885 Nordic Halo Ring 2.5ct Turquoise 1.5 ct Diamonds 18K Gold Silver Ø8US /5gr
Located in SE
Turquoise cut cabochon measures : 10 mm x 7 mm / ca. 2.5 ct.
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Silver
Victorian Turquoise and 18 Carat Gold Seven-Stone Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This glossy 18ct gold band holds seven beautifully bright turquoise cabochon stones. The stones are all the same size and held in simple settings.
Turquoise, Gold
1960s 14 Karat Gold Garnet Turquoise Lapis Multi Gemstone Flower Cocktail Ring
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Multi gemstone ring set in 14K gold, possibly Italian circa 1960's. Ring is a finger size 6 and is signed 14k. In very good vintage condition. 10.9 grams.
Garnet, Lapis Lazuli, Multi-gemstone, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Gold
Victorian Turquoise and 18 Carat Gold Five-Stone Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This glossy 18ct gold band holds five beautifully bright turquoise cabochon stones. The stones are slightly graduated in size as they get to the centre stone, starting smaller on the...
Turquoise, Gold
7.28 Carat Oval Cut Turquoise Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
7.28 Carat Oval Cut Turquoise Diamond White Gold Cocktail Ring Beautiful Turquoise Diamond Cabochon Cocktail Ring!
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, White Gold
Heavy Vintage Navajo Coral Turquoise Tigers Eye Ring Frances Jones
Located in Webster, SD
This gorgeous vintage ring is sterling silver with tigers eye, turquoise and coral stones. It is the creation of Navajo silversmith Frances Jones. The face of this ring measures 1 3...
Coral, Tiger's Eye, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Victorian Turquoise and Pearl 15 Carat Gold Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The turquoise and pearl pop next to the glossy 15ct gold and compliment each other beautifully. The chunky gold band holds three turquoise stones and three pearls. Fully hallmarked B...
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold
Turquoise Rainbow Sapphire Ring Diamond 18k Gold Sz 7 Estate Cocktail Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish contemporary natural turquoise, rainbow gemstone, & diamond cocktail ring crafted in 18 karat white gold. Egg shell blue natural turquoise is surrounded with natural sa...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow S...
BUNDA 4.27ct Turquoise and 0.58ct Diamonds in 18k gold
By Ben Bunda
Located in SYDNEY, AU
A BUNDA 'Apus' Turquoise Ring made in 18 carat white gold and 18 carat yellow gold set with a turquoise in the middle.
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Champagne Diamonds Turquoise Wave Cocktail Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini "Deco" Collection Deco Style 18 Karat Rose Gold 0.87 Karat Champagne Diamonds Cabochon Turquoise Wave Ring A ring that recalls the wave of the sea Handcrafted with ...
Brown Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Turquoise and 18 Carat Gold Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This glossy 18ct gold band holds a beautifully bright natural turquoise cabochon stones. The stones are bright and beautiful and complimented by the yellow gold perfectly.
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold
GIA Certified Round Turquoise Diamond Halo Platinum Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Natural, untreated Persian blue GIA certified Turquoise round cabochon ring circa 1930's. Bright shiny high dome Turquoise surrounded by bright sparkly old European cut Diamonds in a...
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Gold
Art Nouveau Turquoise Diamond Platinum 18K Gold Antique Three Stone Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring three graduated oval-shaped turquoise cabochons Medium bluish-green to medium green in color Ranging in size from 3.5 x 5.0 mm to 4.5 x 6.0 mm - prong set With old mine cut...
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Handcraft Turquoise 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds Sapphires Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping and require specific documents that require a particular period, please contact the selle...
Diamond, Turquoise, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage Turquoise and Pearl 18 Carat Gold Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The turquoise and pearl pop next to the glossy 18ct gold and compliment each other beautifully. The chunky gold band holds three turquoise stones and three pearls. Ring Size: N 1/2...
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold
Edwardian Turquoise and Coral 18 Carat Gold Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This glossy 18ct gold band holds a beautifully bright natural turquoise cabochon stones and coral. The stones are bright and beautiful and complimented by the yellow gold perfectly.
Turquoise, Coral, Gold, 18k Gold
$4,710Sale Price|20% Off
Art Nouveau 1.15 Carat White Diamond Turquoise Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
This Ring has a Cabochon Cut Natural Turquoise. This Ring is available also with a central Natural Blue Sapphire.
Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Turquoise Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Toi-Et-Moi Bypass Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a toi-et-moi style bypass ring terminating with turquoise cabochons Measuring 4.5 mm round - opaque light greenish blue in color Flush set with halo surrounds of old Euro...
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Turquoise Pearl Ring 14 Karat Gold Antique Engagement
Located in New York, NY
On the sides of the halo are two Persian Turquoise cabochons. The ring creates a flower, Forget-Me-Not effect with the gems.
Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sea Wave Turquoise 18 Karat Gold 0.87 Karat Brown Diamonds Band Happy Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini "Deco" Collection Deco Style 18 Karat Rose Gold 0.87 Karat Brown Diamonds Cabochon Turquoise Wave Ring A ring that recalls the wave of the sea Handcrafted with Brown...
Brown Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
Trilogy Ring in 18K Yellow Gold, Cabochon Turquoise and Diamonds
Located in Cattolica, IT
A fine trilogy ring made of 18kt yellow gold and embellished with an oval cabochon-cut center stone, Turquoise ne. On either side of this are set two round brilliant-cut Diamonds wei...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
$7,536Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Style 1.00 Carat White Diamond Turquoise Onyx Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
This Ring has a 12.50 Carats Natural Cabochon Cut Turquoise.
Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Turquoise, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,261Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Style 0.40 Carat White Diamond Turquoise Onyx Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
This Ring has a Natural Arizona Cabochon Cut Turquoise.
Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian 14K Multi color Gold 8 mm Wide Band Handmade Turquoise Size 7
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Edwardian 14K Multi color Gold 8 mm Wide Band Handmade Turquoise Size 7 8 mm wide 3.9 gram All original round Turquoise stones Authentic and Original American antique in excellen...
Turquoise, Gold
Sleeping Beauty Turquoise in 18K Yellow Gold with Beaded Halo One-of-a-Kind
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
The details for this beautiful ring are listed below: Metal Quality: 18 karat yellow gold Complete Ring Weight: 10.08 grams Ring Size: 7 US Band Width: 2.0 millimeters, Top: 27 mm by...
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Seventies Italian Gold and Wood Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
A bright turquoise cabochon centers the traditional gold work.
Turquoise, 14k Gold
Inverted Oval Halo Band in Sleeping Beauty Turquoise, Diamonds and Yellow Gold
By Eytan Brandes 1
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
The inverted oval turquoise cabochon is 11mm x 5mm, and, because it's only about 2mm thick, less than a carat in weight.
Diamond, Turquoise, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
$500Sale Price|20% Off
King Baby Sterling Silver Turquiose Concho Ring
By King Baby
Located in New York, NY
A bold and sculptural King Baby Studio ring featuring an elongated natural turquoise cabochon set in sterling silver.
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
$500Sale Price|20% Off
King Baby Sterling Silver Turquiose Concho Ring
By King Baby
Located in New York, NY
This large turquoise concho ring by King Baby Studio, crafted in 925 sterling silver, set with an oval turquoise. Ring Size: US 8.75 Approximate Weight: 44.8 grams Approximate M...
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
$4,400
Swiss Modern Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1970s, 18k, Swiss. This stylish Swiss Modern ring has that seventies bravura and extra-chic post-modern flair. The asymmetric motif nods heavily to cubist art, underscoring it...
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
Dome Statement Ring in Oxydized Silver with Turqoize and Tzavorite Art Piece
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
Smashing Dome Statement ring in 925 oxydized silver with a really big rare blue turqoize stone and two lines of pave setting green tzavorite garnet. A statement ring that makes your ...
Garnet, Turquoise, Silver
2.13 Carat Sleeping Beauty Turquiose and Diamond Band Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This handsome 18k yellow gold band ring features a gorgeous 2.13 carat oval turquoise cabochon from the famous Sleeping Beauty Mine!
Turquoise, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Scarf Clip Scarf Ring 15 Karat Gold Metal Turquoise Cabochon
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This elegant scarf clip is a fine example of modernistic tendencies in Victorian jewellery design which started to devellop from 1875 ca. This little jewel was created in 1880 ca ou...
Turquoise, Gold, 15k Gold
C1870 Cambridge Blue Enamel and Three Stone Pearl Band Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
This is a unique 3 stone ring with its pretty hand painted Cambridge blue enamel detail and 3 well matched pearls symmetrically placed with the 2 slightly smaller pearls flanking the...
Pearl, Turquoise, Enamel, 18k Gold
Genuine Carved Turquoise Blue Sapphire Cabochons 14 Kt Yellow Gold Fashion Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
An Irregular Exagon shape Turquoise measuring 26 x 33 mm. and 6 mm thick with 2 small round Blue Sapphire cabochons set in 14 Kt gold is mounted on top of a 14 Kt. yellow gold sh...
Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, Yellow Gold
Vintage Chinese Adjustable Turquoise Ring & Bracelet in Gold Washed Sterling
Located in New York, NY
This vintage Chinese adjustable ring and hinged bracelet set, created in gold-washed sterling silver filigree with turquoise cabochons, dates to approximately 1940.
Turquoise, Gold
1980s Italian 18K Gold Crystal and Turquoise Bracelet
Located in Roma, RM
Striking Italian bracelet crafted in 18 karat yellow gold during the 1980s, featuring an elegant composition of carved rock crystal rings, turquoise cabochons, and diamond accents.
Crystal, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Victorian Turquoise and Diamond Double Heart Ring
Located in London, GB
A Victorian turquoise and diamond double heart ring, the two cabochon-cut turquoise each surrounded by an old-cut diamond-set frame, with diamond-set bow top, the diamonds estimated ...
Diamond, Turquoise
Vintage Oval Cabochon Green Turquoise & Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring 14K Rose Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This classic ring showcases a rich green oval cabochon set at the center of a bright diamond halo.
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
$36,240Sale Price|20% Off
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Turquoise And Diamond Cocktail Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
The centerpiece is an impressive oval cabochon-cut turquoise, surrounded by a dazzling single-row diamond halo.
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
14k Rose Gold Oval Turquoise Cabochon Ring with Diamond Accents Size 6.75
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous Turquoise Cabochon Ring Appx Dimensions of Turquoise Cabochon = 29 mm x 21 mm Feature Intricate Diamond Bezel Size 6.75 Total Mass = 23 grams Ring is in Good Condition.
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Unavailable|$2,600
Vintage Afghan Silver & Brass Turquoise Cabochon Ring
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous Afghan Turquoise Ring Features Two Turquoise Cabochons in Brass Silver-Studded Plaque Size 10.5 Dimensions of Plaque = 24 mm x 17 mm Total Mass = 17.2 grams
Turquoise, Silver, Brass
Antique Style Gold Turquoise Cabochon Ring, Large Unisex Solid 10k Gold Ring
Located in Rottedam, NL
Unisex solid gold ring set with blue turquoise cabochon. Antique Victorian revival of the old designs.
Turquoise, 10k Gold
Antique Style Gold Turquoise Cabochon Ring, Large Unisex Solid 10k Gold Ring
Located in Rottedam, NL
Unisex solid gold ring set with blue turquoise cabochon. Antique Victorian revival of the old designs.
Turquoise, 10k Gold
Unavailable|$3,200
Tourmaline, Turquoise and Garnet Statement Ring
By Baker & Black
Located in Brooklyn, NY
• orange tourmaline • deep pink garnet • turquoise cabochon • ring measures 22mm (⅞") at widest point • size 6 ¾ • 18 karat yellow gold • made in NYC
Garnet, Tourmaline, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$1,075
Victorian Turquoise Seed Pearl Gold Ring
Located in Madison area, WI
- Victorian Turquoise and Pearl Ring - c. 1880-1900 - 14k yellow gold; 3 oval-cut turquoise cabochons, 18 cultured pearls A strikingly lovely find, this Victorian ring features ...
Cultured Pearl, Turquoise, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$5,063
Antique Turquoise Cabochon Diamond Ring
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Beautiful antique ring, circa 1910. Platinum, diamonds and turquoise cabochon.
Diamond, Turquoise, Platinum
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
The thought of vintage and antique turquoise jewelry often conjures up images of striking Navajo bracelets and necklaces worn with a denim shirt and cowboy boots. This all-American look has been celebrated by fashion designers like Ralph Lauren and Tommy Hilfiger on their runways and in ad campaigns. In the October 2016 issue of Vogue magazine, Tom Ford said he only wears turquoise jewelry at his Santa Fe ranch. So what is it about this gorgeous blue-green stone that makes us wish that we were born in December?
It’s not surprising that turquoise is abundant in New Mexico and Arizona because, according to the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), it needs to be in “dry and barren regions where acidic, copper-rich groundwater seeps downward and reacts with minerals that contain phosphorus and aluminum.
Turquoise is not found in a single crystal but is a combination of microcrystals. Its appearance, waxy and opaque, is attributed to its structure and composition. “It’s an aggregate of microscopic crystals that form a solid mass. If the crystals are packed closely together, the material is less porous, so it has a finer texture. Fine-textured turquoise has an attractive, waxy luster when it’s polished. Turquoise with a less-dense crystal structure has higher porosity and coarser texture, resulting in a dull luster when it’s polished,” notes the GIA. Since no one wants to set a dull piece of turquoise, porous turquoise is often treated to make the stone more attractive.
In the United States, there have been discoveries of turquoise from 200 B.C. It is not just loose turquoise stones that have been found, but entire suites of jewelry from prehistoric times. In the late 19th-century, the Navajo Indians, who learned silversmithing from the Spanish, started to make beads out of turquoise and eventually combined it with silver around the 1880s. Initially this jewelry was for ceremonial purposes, but it became fashionable once the tourism in the Southwest picked up in the beginning of the 20th century.
Find antique and vintage turquoise rings, necklaces, bracelets and other accessories on 1stDibs.
Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.
No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.
Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.
Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry.
The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.
Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.
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